Message from Ming-Jer Chen, AOM Professional Development Workshop Chair

As we near the end of the year, and with the submission deadline immediately following the advent of the New Year, I want to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the important changes that have recently been made to the PDW program.

Now is also a good time to start putting the finishing touches on your PDW proposals. It is important to check that your proposals have followed all of the submission guidelines, and to keep in mind the Rule of Three + Three when submitting proposals of your own, as well as when accepting invitations to participate in other workshops.
Important reminders:

•    A PDW program spans two full days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Friday and Saturday during the Annual Meeting.
•    A PDW can be any length of time (in two-hour blocks), ranging from 2 hours to 12 hours (or more).
•    Each PDW proposal can be submitted to only one division, interest group, or committee.
•    Sunday during the Annual Meeting is devoted to the All-Academy Theme PDWs.  Joshua Margolis is the chair.
•    All submissions must be done through the AOM’s submission website. The deadline is January 14, 5:00 p.m. ET (New York Time).

I encourage you to visit the 2010 Annual Meeting website for detailed information on PDW policies and rules, submission guidelines and processes. The PDW resources page has suggestions and ideas for creating and managing a good professional development workshop as well as samples of past PDW proposals that have resulted in successful experiences for participants.  Also, please view “A Guide to Good PDWs” for valuable insight into developing interactive and developmental PDWs.  Remember to be creative, “think outside the box,” and experiment with new ideas. If you would like to receive feedback on your proposal, please contact the appropriate PDW Chair(s) by December 15th so that you will still have time to revise your proposal as needed before submitting it. 

Thank you in advance to everyone who submits.  I look forward to working with all of you on another successful PDW program with many innovative workshops and outstanding learning experiences for our members.

Ming-Jer Chen
University of Virginia
2010 Academy of Management Meeting
Chair, Professional Development Workshops